Alexandria
This nautical-themed speakeasy is hidden inside a Sugar Shack doughnut shop, which explains the decadent gourmet doughnuts on the menu. As for drinks,…
Must-see nightlife in Virginia
Virginia
In the Chelsea arts district, this indoor-outdoor tasting room and brewery has an inviting neighborhood feel, plus there's usually a food truck handy to…
Shenandoah Valley
An inviting wine bar in the thick of the downtown action, the Yelping Dog has its priorities right: wine, cheese and charcuterie. It also serves craft…
Blue Ridge Highlands & Southwest Virginia
You'll find bold brews and rugged views at this new outpost of the famed San Diego brewery. Folks from miles around gather on the patio to sip one of the…
Shenandoah Valley
This cozy place in Georges doubles as Lexington's living room, with students, professors and other locals hanging out on the fancy couches or at the small…
Richmond
One of the most popular craft breweries in the emerging Scott's Addition neighborhood, Veil is known for its hop-forward beers, plenty of which are…
Richmond
Stop in for a taste of a rotating list of top-notch, small-batch ciders. Recipes range from crisp, apples-only varieties to berry- or hop-infused blends…
Richmond
This hipster hole-in-the-wall is a peculiar mash-up of wine bar, cafe and restaurant. Creative cocktails, craft beer and local wines are on offer, as is a…
Alexandria
Sure, the focus is pizza, but the beer list here is outstanding. With 14 brews on draft, 190 or so bottle varieties and one rotating cask selection, you…
Northern Virginia
Occupying almost an entire block just east of Clarendon Metro, Whitlow’s on Wilson has something for everyone: burgers, brunch and comfort food on the…
Shenandoah Valley
Serving Staunton's best coffee (espresso, drip, French press), as well as pastries and bagels from Newtown Bakery, this cafe is inevitably filled with…
The Piedmont
The Champion is in Charlottesville proper, so there's no need to worry about calling that cab after your brewery-bound tasting test. More importantly,…
Northern Virginia
A shelf of books written by local authors greets guests as they enter this cute cafe, and the cultural theme continues with local art and photographs on…
Northern Virginia
This buzzing pool lounge evokes a trippy, tropical vibe with its murals of palm trees, oversized tiki heads and color-saturated bar stools. All of which…
Northern Virginia
Housed in a grandiose neoclassical building, this joint jumps every afternoon during its happy hour (3pm to 6:30pm), when locals slurp on freshly shucked…
The Piedmont
On the pedestrian mall, Whiskey Jar offers a huge (more than 125 varieties!) whiskey selection in a rustically hip setting – wooden furniture with…
Richmond
Killer IPAs, very strange fruited sours (a cross between tart beer and fruit smoothie) and a hip Asian nightclub vibe make this brewpub one of the most…
Alexandria
Killer by name and execution, this hipster haven serves Alexandria's best coffee. Enjoy an espresso, drip, cold brew or pour-over example with a gluten…
Shenandoah Valley
A small-batch brewery that serves up tasty IPAs, saisons, ambers and other seasonal selections. Live music every Friday from 9pm, and an open jam session…
Blue Ridge Highlands & Southwest Virginia
Has a changing lineup of its own craft brews, which go nicely with the brick-oven pizza and smoked chicken wings fired up on-site. Try the Hellgrammite…
Northern Virginia
The King St taproom of this Leesburg-based microbrewery specializes in German- and English-style beers and offers 10 types on tap. Enjoy a glass or two…
Richmond
Popular with political wonks from the nearby state capitol, this downtown pub has a superb beer selection (more than 70 on tap and 100 bottled) and decent…
Northern Virginia
Buckets of Guinness lubricate the O’Connors and McDonoughs at Arlington’s favorite Irish pub. Fish and chips ($11) and other pub grub is on offer, as is…
Northern Virginia
The town's best coffee is available here, served hot, iced and in many other forms. A popular meeting and working spot, it also sells sandwiches, sweet…
Alexandria
Gas lamps out front welcome tourists and locals into this spacious taproom for frosty brews, raw-bar delights and nightly dinner specials.
Virginia
This tiny, funky coffeehouse in Ghent attracts everyone from students to sailors. Coffee is fair trade and organic, and each day there is a dark and light…
Shenandoah Valley
Serves the best espresso coffee in town. Also worth a stop for its creamy gelatos (one scoop $2.70) and grab-and-go gourmet sandwiches ($6 to $7.50).
Blue Ridge Highlands & Southwest Virginia
For satisfying microbrews and the occasional live music session, head to Wolf Hills Brewing Co.
Alexandria
A fun, family-owned pub and restaurant down an Old Town side street. Head to the downstairs Green Dragon Pub to choose from 12 draft beers or the 100-plus…
Richmond
On the south side of the James River, Legend has excellent microbrews, tasty pub grub and fine views of the city from its popular outdoor deck. There's…
Shenandoah Valley
Stop here for the top-floor deck, where you can stare out over the Staunton skyline and enjoy live music, burgers ($9) and some fine locally crafted…
Shenandoah Valley
The long wooden bar and cosy booths at this basement tavern in the Mimslyn Inn are popular local meeting spots for locals. Check the website for the live…
Gathering Grounds Patisserie & Cafe
Shenandoah Valley
If you need a caffeine jolt or an internet break, this barn-like place is worth considering.
Virginia
Good microbrews are served and good local bands jam at this warm little pub.
Alexandria
Great concept and vibe. Disappointing house-roasted coffee. One can only hope that this puzzlingly popular cafe lifts its game when it comes to the…
